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Preparing for the new arrival

There is plenty you can do to prepare yourself before the baby is
born, including thinking about the equipment you will need to enable
you to care for your child. Sources of information include:

midwives – who can advise you on what equipment might help you

occupational therapists – who can visit you in your own home to
help you determine what potential problems you might have, advise on
how to carry out daily tasks, and help with adaptations that might be
necessary

your local Disabled Living Centre – can give you the opportunity to try out equipment

other parents – with whom you can exchange ideas on parenting in person or on the Arthritis Care discussion forum

Choosing baby equipment when you have arthritis

The choice of equipment for a young baby can be bewildering. Remember to try before you buy – a fancy pushchair might look good, but can you actually open and close it? Some of the considerations when selecting equipment include: